Carlton
Best first year player: Tom Bell - 7 matches, 451 points @ 64.4. Increased $134,500
Carlton didn’t have a first year player who had a massive influence in 2012, but Matthew Bell’s introduction to the Blues’ side was quite noticeable, as the Blues’ need for a hard-at-it, in-and-under midfielder was highlighted by
Best first year player: Tom Bell - 7 matches, 451 points @ 64.4. Increased $134,500
Carlton didn’t have a first year player who had a massive influence in 2012, but Matthew Bell’s introduction to the Blues’ side was quite noticeable, as the Blues’ need for a hard-at-it, in-and-under midfielder was highlighted by
McLean’s rise. The mature-aged Bell played a very similar style to McLean, and will likely get more opportunities under Mick Malthouse next year.
Most improved: Andrew Carrazzo - 14 matches, 1355 points @ 96.8. Decreased $47,500
Carrazzo stamped himself this year as the best tagger in the game, and a high scoring one at that, too. Consistently in the Blues' best, his frenetic start was crueled by a serious shoulder injury in round four, but still returned to produce another five 100+ scores. Now has a reputation as not just a stopper and a bit-part player, but a crucial part of Carlton's line-up.
Best buy: Brock McLean - 15 matches, 1594 points @ 106.27. Increased $265,400
Remember, the Blues traded a first round draft pick for this guy. And being a former first rounder himself, it's fair to say that McLean finally had his break-out year (at least in terms of SuperCoach), at the ripe old age of 26. He never fell in price at beginning the year at below $300,000, and scored below 80 only once. Awesome year.
Worst buy: Chris Yarran - 18 matches, 1218 points @ 67.7. Decreased $356,400
Yarran is Carlton's barometer and as the season progressed, the Blues were off more than they were on. He couldn't get any rhythm going or a run-on at any time, and early injuries hampered his potential output. A failure to reach triple figures was a real disappointment.
2013 prospects
Kane Lucas: A high draft pick with undisputed potential, Carlton more than not used Lucas as their sub of choice in his eight games of 2012. With a strong pre-season and a push into Carlton’s midfield group, Lucas will be seriously cheap and a big break-out contender.
Robert Warnock: Warnock had a horrible season with form and injuries, and he’ll want to forget his five games pretty quickly. Like Lucas, if the big beanpole has a strong off season and jumps ahead of Hampson and/or Kreuzer in the pecking order, he’ll be a terrific pick-up. A fresh start under Malthouse will be the perfect chance.
Most prolific:
1. Heath Scotland (M/D) - 2102 @ 100.1
2. Bryce Gibbs (M) - 2096 @ 95.3
3. Matthew Kreuzer (R) - 1847 @ 92.4
4. Marc Murphy (M) - 1803 @ 112.7
5. Kade Simpson (M) – 1780 @ 93.7
7. Eddie Betts (F) – 1759 @ 80 (top forward)
Most improved: Andrew Carrazzo - 14 matches, 1355 points @ 96.8. Decreased $47,500
Carrazzo stamped himself this year as the best tagger in the game, and a high scoring one at that, too. Consistently in the Blues' best, his frenetic start was crueled by a serious shoulder injury in round four, but still returned to produce another five 100+ scores. Now has a reputation as not just a stopper and a bit-part player, but a crucial part of Carlton's line-up.
Best buy: Brock McLean - 15 matches, 1594 points @ 106.27. Increased $265,400
Remember, the Blues traded a first round draft pick for this guy. And being a former first rounder himself, it's fair to say that McLean finally had his break-out year (at least in terms of SuperCoach), at the ripe old age of 26. He never fell in price at beginning the year at below $300,000, and scored below 80 only once. Awesome year.
Worst buy: Chris Yarran - 18 matches, 1218 points @ 67.7. Decreased $356,400
Yarran is Carlton's barometer and as the season progressed, the Blues were off more than they were on. He couldn't get any rhythm going or a run-on at any time, and early injuries hampered his potential output. A failure to reach triple figures was a real disappointment.
2013 prospects
Kane Lucas: A high draft pick with undisputed potential, Carlton more than not used Lucas as their sub of choice in his eight games of 2012. With a strong pre-season and a push into Carlton’s midfield group, Lucas will be seriously cheap and a big break-out contender.
Robert Warnock: Warnock had a horrible season with form and injuries, and he’ll want to forget his five games pretty quickly. Like Lucas, if the big beanpole has a strong off season and jumps ahead of Hampson and/or Kreuzer in the pecking order, he’ll be a terrific pick-up. A fresh start under Malthouse will be the perfect chance.
Most prolific:
1. Heath Scotland (M/D) - 2102 @ 100.1
2. Bryce Gibbs (M) - 2096 @ 95.3
3. Matthew Kreuzer (R) - 1847 @ 92.4
4. Marc Murphy (M) - 1803 @ 112.7
5. Kade Simpson (M) – 1780 @ 93.7
7. Eddie Betts (F) – 1759 @ 80 (top forward)